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Security metrics is the application of quantitative, statistical, and/or mathematical analyses to measuring security functional trends and workload. In other words, tracking what each function is doing in terms of level of effort (LOE), costs, and productivity. Security metrics management is the managing of an assets protection program and related security functions through the use of metrics. It can be used where managerial tasks must be supported for such purposes as supporting the security professional's position on budget matters, justifying the cost-effectiveness of decisions, determining the impact of downsizing on service and support to customers, etc. Security Metrics Management is designed to provide basic guidance to security professionals so that they can measure the costs of their assets protection program - their security program - as well as its successes and failures. It includes a discussion of how to use the metrics to brief management, justify budget and use trend analyses to develop a more efficient and effective assets protection program.- Over 100 checklists, flowcharts, and other illustrations depict examples of security metrics and how to use them - Drawings, model processes, model procedures and forms enable the reader to immediately put concepts to use in a practical application - Provides clear direction on how to meet new business demands on the Security Professional

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Author:   Gerald L. Kovacich, CFE, CPP, CISSP (Security consultant, lecturer, and author, Oak Harbor, WA, USA) ,  Gerald L. Kovacich, CFE, CPP, CISSP (Security consultant, lecturer, and author, Oak Harbor, WA, USA) ,  Gerald L. Kovacich, CFE, CPP, CISSP (Security consultant, lecturer, and author, Oak Harbor, WA, USA) ,  Gerald L. Kovacich, CFE, CPP, CISSP (Security consultant, lecturer, and author, Oak Harbor, WA, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 18.30cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 26.00cm
Weight:   0.860kg
ISBN:  

9780750678995

ISBN 10:   0750678992
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   15 December 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780128044537
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Section I: Introduction to the Role of the Security Professionals and Security Metrics Management Chapter 1: The Security Profession and Its Role in Supporting Business and Government Agency Assets Protection Needs Chapter 2: Management and a Security Metrics Foundation Chapter 3: Policies, Procedures, Processes, Plans, and Projects Chapter 4: Security Metrics Management Program – An Overview Chapter 5: Case Study: Measuring Costs of Security Chapter 6: Case Study: Six Sigma Section II: Administrative Security Chapter 7: Information Security Chapter 8: Personnel Security Chapter 9: Security Education & Awareness Training Chapter 10: Security Compliance Audits Chapter 11: Surveys and Risk Management Chapter 12: Corporate Assets Protection Program Chapter 13: Contingency Planning Section III: Physical Security Chapter 14: Guard Force Chapter 15: Technical Security Systems Chapter 16: Locks and Keys Chapter 17: Fire Protection Chapter 18: Executive Protection Chapter 19: Event Security Section IV: Security Operations Chapter 20: Investigations & Non-Compliance Inquiries Chapter 21: Government Security Chapter 22: Information Systems Security Chapter 23: Mergers & Acquisitions Security Chapter 24: Outsourcing Section V: The Security Profession and Metrics Management in the Future Chapter 25: Preparing Now to Support Future Business Needs Chapter 26: Security Metrics Management Technology of the Future and How to Prepare Now to Use It

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Dr. Kovacich has over 40 years of security, criminal and civil investigations, anti-fraud, information warfare, and information systems security experience in both government as a special agent and as a manager in international corporations. Dr. Kovacich currently resides on an island in Washington state where he continues to write, lecture and conduct research relative to information systems security, information warfare defensive and offensive operations, high-technology crime and techno-terrorism. Edward P. Halibozek is currently a corporate vice president of security for a Fortune 100 company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. He holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and an MBA in business. Mr. Halibozek is an experienced lecturer and has written and published many articles, papers, plans, policies and procedures related to corporate security. Mr. Halibozek is the former Chairperson for the Aerospace Industries Association, Industrial Security Committee and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Chief Special Agents Association in Los Angeles California. Mr. Halibozek served for four years as an Industry member to the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC).

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